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Author Archives: Epicurious Travelers
A Big Bite of Broadway
Ah, New York. We’re meeting at Chelsea Market, a former biscuit factory with a hipster vibe. It’s now a food and shopping court, just this side of touristy. I head for Giovanni Rana pastificio for a spritz, the sparkly cocktail … Continue reading
Posted in Art and Culture, Food and Wine, Music, Musicals, New York City, Theater, Travel
Tagged Birreria, Chelsea Market, Eataly, Giovanni Rana, Kefi, Manzo, Mario Batali, Martha Clarke, Otto, Pesce, Rocky Broadway
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Eating The Polar Vortex
Alas. With a wastebasket full of canceled flights and snow piled higher than Marge Simpson’s hair, it’s clear I am not going to make it to this year’s winter Carnaval de Québec. I decide to stage my own damn carnaval and … Continue reading
Devouring New York: Let It Snow
It’s a blizzard. Thousands of flights have been cancelled. We land in high winds and blowing snow as passengers applaud with relief. The white-knuckle cab ride from JFK into Manhattan is two hours of slushy gladiatorial combat. I arrive on … Continue reading
Posted in Art and Culture, Food and Wine, Music, Musicals, New York City, Theater, Travel
Tagged Alessandra Ferri, Alexander McQueen, American Ballet Theatre, Babbo, Christopher Akerlind, Chrysler Building, Daniel Boulud, East Village, Esca, Frick Collection, Giovanni Rana, Givanno Rana, Il Pesce, Joe Bastianich, Macaron Parlour Patisserie, Mario Batali, MoMA, Relais & Châteaux, Upper East Side, West Village
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Drinking Dublin
Take The Bus Ah, Dublin. We arrive before breakfast and head to midtown by express bus. After a brief dash along the raw and blustery River Liffey, we arrive at the central Spire, a towering 400 ft. silvery needle. Toddling … Continue reading
Posted in Art and Culture, Dublin, International, Ireland, Theater, Travel
Tagged Best pub food, Christchurch, Dublin, Dublin MoMA, Guinness, Ireland, Irish Museum of Modern Art, James Joyce, Leo Burdock's, Little Museum of Dublin, Oscar Wilde, River Liffey, Samuel Beckett, Seamus Heaney, Smithwick
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Eating New York: Love In Bloom
Early fall in the Big Apple includes the wedding celebration of dear friends Jon and Darryl. The happy couple graciously hosts our gaggle at Taboon in Hell’s Kitchen. I savor their signature stuffed bread with feta and oregano, delicious. The grooms … Continue reading
Posted in Food and Wine, New York City, Travel
Tagged Chinese cuisine, Dumpling, Left bank Books, Maine, New York City, NoMad, Red Farm, Taboon, Vebjorn Sand, Washington Square Park, West Village
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Top of the Crop: Harvest on the Harbor
Chef vs. Chef: Natalie’s Top Chefs Compete for Maine Lobster Chef of the Year Oh boy. Two “top chefs” from the same awesome kitchen, Natalie’s at Camden Harbour Inn, will compete for Maine Lobster Chef of the Year at Harvest … Continue reading
Posted in Farm-to-Table, Festivals, Food and Wine, Maine Travel, New England Travel, Sustainable Travel, Travel
Tagged Farm-to-table, Harvest, Maine, Portland
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Flavors of Maine: Farm to Table
© Exploring Maine: Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram 2013 In an episode of “Portlandia,” a diner asks, “Is the chicken local?” The server assures him that “Colin” was raised on “a woodland diet of sheep’s milk, soy and … Continue reading
Retro Roaming: The Green Side of the Road
© Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram If you’re interested in a nostalgia-fueled vacation, Maine is the place to be. If, like me, you like a little green with your getaway, rediscover classic comfort at these old-time, recycled retreats. … Continue reading
Left Coast: The Other Portland
The “other Portland.” Hip, indie and arty, Portland, Oregon, is a biking city straddling the twin banks of the Willamette River. This Northwest nirvana has more than enough natural beauty for outdoor buffs, plus more than its share of urban … Continue reading
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